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The Associated Press reports according to the police report, cocaine and drug paraphernalia were found at the residence of former major league pitcher Rod Beck on the day he died. According to Beck's assistant, Tina Buchanan, Beck had seizures in the past and recently was suffering from hallucinations, which were possibly caused by the cocaine use.

Updating an earlier item, the Associated Press' Greg Beacham reports the death of former All-Star RP Rod Beck Saturday, June 23, has hit close to home for the San Francisco Giants. Beck pitched for the Giants for the first seven of his 13 big-league seasons, and was popular with teammates, reporters and fans. He also set the Giants' single-season save record with 48 saves in 1993. "He was a great teammate and a great competitor," said current Giants infielder and former teammate Rich Aurilia. "He left an impression on everybody he played with. You talk to everybody, they'll have nothing but good things to say. He's somebody that Giants fans will always remember." Giants owner Peter Magowan also spoke about Beck, stating "Everyone in the Giants organization is deeply saddened by the loss of a dear friend. Rod Beck was a true Giant in every sense of the word, from his dedication on the field to his selflessness away from the park." Beck had also been involved in a number of charities during his time in the Bay Area, including work with the Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

FOXSports.com reports that former MLB RP Rod Beck died Saturday, June 23, at his home in northeast Phoenix, at the age of 38. Police are investigating because Beck was alone at the time of his death, but no foul play is expected, according to a report on the Arizona Republic's Web site. Beck played 13 years in the major leagues with the San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and San Diego Padres, and retired in 2004 with 286 career saves. KFFL sends our condolences to relatives and friends.

Padres.MLB.com's Mike Scarr reports San Diego Padres RP Rod Beck (personal) telephoned Padres general manager Kevin Towers a few days ago and said he was ready to start throwing. Beck will report to the complex in Peoria, Ariz., for extended Spring Training and could be ready to rejoin the Padres in a few weeks. The Padres have targeted the six-game homestand against the Reds and Cubs, May 11-16, as a possible return date.

Padres.MLB.com's Mike Scarr reports San Diego Padres RP Rod Beck (personal) is expected to rejoin the team in three-to-four weeks. "We don't know the exact time, but it looks like it will be three to four weeks," said Padres manager Bruce Bochy. "I have not talked with him yet. We have left messages for each other. Kevin (Towers, Padres GM) has spoken to him. And basically he has said it's probably three to four weeks away and that he's looking forward to coming back. He's excited, so it looks like we'll have him in the first, maybe second week of May."

Tom Krasovic of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Padres P Rod Beck (health reasons) would be back with the parent club within the next 30 days after going through health-related issues. Padres general manager Kevin Towers would not name the issues Beck was confronting but was positive about his return date.

The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres RP Rod Beck (personal) is out indefinitely due to personal matters. "He said that he really needed to take care of some personal issues and if he could possibly do it, he'd try to get back on schedule as soon as he can," Padres manager Bruce Bochy. "Now, it's going to take a little bit longer than he or us had anticipated."